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DAMAGES.
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Injury Precautions
Product Damage
Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified
for this product.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a
voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
Avoid Electric Shock. To avoid injury or loss of life, do not connect or disconnect
probes or test leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not
operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. To avoid electric shock, do not operate
this product in wet or damp conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use Proper Power Source. Do not operate this product from a power source that
applies more than the voltage specified.
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Provide Proper Ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide proper
ventilation.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
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Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
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damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
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marking.
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marking.
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Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear onthe product:
Certifications and
Compliances
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances
that apply to this product.
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Preface
Related Manuals
This is the Performance Verification for the RSA3408A 8 GHz Real-Time
Spectrum Analyzer. It contains procedures suitable for determining that the
analyzer functions, is adjusted properly, and meets the performance characteristics as warranted.
This document also contains the specifications for the RSA3408A analyzer.
The following documents relate to the use or service of the analyzer:
HThe RSA3408AUser Manual describes how to operate your analyzer.
HThe RSA3408AProgrammer Manual describes how to use a computer to
control the analyzer through the GPIB interface.
HThe RSA3408AService Manual provides information for maintaining and
servicing your analyzer to the module level.
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Preface
Contacting Tektronix
Phone1Ć800Ć833Ć9200*
AddressTektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web sitewww.tektronix.com
Sales support1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 1*
Service support1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 2*
Technical supportwww.tektronix.com/support
1Ć800Ć833Ć9200, select option 3*
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*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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Performance Verification
Performance Verification Procedures
Two types of Performance Verification procedures can be performed on this
product; Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to perform
all of these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish.
HTo rapidly confirm that the analyzer functions properly and was adjusted
properly, do the brief procedures under Functional Tests and Diagnostics,
which begin on page 1–3.
Advantages: These procedures are quick to do, require no external
equipment or signal sources, and perform functional and accuracy testing to
provide high confidence that the analyzer will perform properly. They can be
used as a quick check before making a series of important measurements.
HIf more extensive confirmation of performance is desired, do the Perfor-
mance Tests, beginning on page 1–9, after doing the Functional Tests and
Diagnostics just referenced.
Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifications.
Disadvantages: They require more time to perform and suitable test
equipment is required. (Refer to Equipment Required on page 1–11.)
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Conventions
Throughout these procedures, the following conventions apply:
HEach test procedure uses the following general format:
Title of Test
Equipment Required
Prerequisites
Procedure
HEach procedure consists of as many steps, substeps, and subparts as required
to do the test. Steps, substeps, and subparts are sequenced as follows:
1. First Step
a. First Substep
HFirst Subpart
HSecond Subpart
b. Second Substep
2. Second Step
HInstructions for menu selection follow this format:
FRONT PANEL KEY Õ Side Menu Key Õ Submenu Key.
For example, “Press MODE: DEMOD Õ Digital Demod Õ Constellation”.
“MODE: DEMOD” indicates the DEMOD key in the MODE menu area on
the front panel.
HIn steps and substeps, the lead-in statement in italics tells you what to do,
and the instructions that follow tell you how to do it.
The example step below is telling you to set the analyzer controls by
pressing the specified key sequence.
Set the RSA3408A analyzer controls:
Press MODE: DEMOD Õ Digital Demod Õ Constellation.
STOP. The symbol at the left is accompanied by information you must read to do
the procedure properly.
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Brief Procedures
The Functional Tests use the internal calibration signal as a test-signal source for
further verifying that the analyzer functions properly.
The Diagnostics use internal routines to verify that the instrument functions
properly and passes the internal circuit tests.
The following section provides the details.
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Brief Procedures
Functional Tests
The analyzer has a built-in calibration signal source with an amplitude of
approximately –20 dBm and frequency of 100 MHz. Using this source, perform
this quick functional check to verify that your instrument is operating correctly.
Equipment
Required
PrerequisitesPower on the analyzer and allow a 20 minute warmĆup before doing
1. Initialize the analyzer:
a. Press the SYSTEM key on the front panel.
b. Press the Reset All to Factory Defaults side key.
2. Check the system version and options:
a. Press the SYSTEM key on the front panel.
b. Press the Versions and Installed Options... side key.
c. Check the version in the “Main System” field and the options in the
option table.
3. Check the display brightness:
a. Press the Cancel-Back (top) side key.
b. Press the Display Brightness side key.
None
this procedure.
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c. Change the value from 0 to 100% using the general purpose knob to
check that the brightness changes normally.
4. Display spectrum of the calibration signal:
a. Press S/A → Spectrum Analyzer.
b. Press the PRESET key on the front panel to reset the analyzer.
c. Press INPUT → Signal Input Port...→ Cal100M.
The spectrum of the calibration signal appears.
d. Check that “INPUT: CAL” and “FREE RUN” are displayed in the status
indicator at the upper right of the screen (see Figure 1–1).
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Status indicator
Brief Procedures
Marker readout
Marker
Figure 1-1: Spectrum of the calibration signal (100 MHz, -20 dBm)
5. Check the center frequency and peak amplitude using the marker:
a. Press the PEAK key on the front panel to place the marker on the peak
(see Figure 1–1).
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b. Check the marker readouts on screen. The frequency should be 100 MHz
and the amplitude should be approximately –20 dBm.
c. Press MARKER SETUP → Markers → Off.
Check that the marker disappears.
6. Check the RBW (Resolution Bandwidth) while changing the span setting.
a. Press the SPAN key on the front panel.
b. Confirm that the span is 36 MHz and the RBW is 100 kHz in the setup
display on the upper part of the screen (see Figure 1–2).
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Setup display
SpanRBW
Span setting
Figure 1-2: Setup display
c. Using the general purpose knob, change the span setting as listed in
Table 1–1 and check that the RBW is displayed correctly.
Table 1-1: Span and RBW
SpanRBW
36 MHz100 kHz
15 MHz80 kHz
5 MHz20 kHz
100 kHz500 Hz
1 kHz20 Hz
d. Using the numeric keypad, set the span back to 36 MHz.
(Press 3Õ6ÕMHz, in that order, on the keypad.)
7. Check the reference level:
a. Press the AMPLITUDE key on the front panel.
b. Make sure that the reference level is set to 0 dBm with the Ref Level
side key. Check that 0 dBm is displayed on the upper left side of the
graticule (see Figure 1–3).
c. Use the general purpose knob to set the reference level to –30 dBm.
d. Confirm that A/D OVERFLOW is indicated in the red box at the top
center of the screen. Make sure that –30 dBm is displayed on the upper
left side of the graticule and that the spectrum waveform is distorted as
shown in Figure 1–3.
e. Using the numeric keypad, set the reference level back to 0 dBm.
(Press 0ÕENTER, in that order, on the keypad.)
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Reference level
Brief Procedures
A/D overflow indicatorReference level setting
Figure 1-3: Reference level setting and A/D overflow indicator
8. Check the spectrogram display:
a. Press S/A → S/A with Spectrogram. Check that the spectrogram is
displayed on the lower side of the screen (see Figure 1–4).
Spectrogram
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Figure 1-4: Spectrogram display
b. Press the RUN/STOP key on the front panel to stop data acquisition.
Confirm that the trace display freezes and PAUSE is displayed in the
status indicator at the top right of the screen.
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Brief Procedures
Diagnostics
You can run the internal diagnostic program to check hardware states.
Table 1–2 shows the test items and their descriptions.
Table 1-2: Internal diagnostic program
Menu itemDescriptionPossible failure
Temp SensorChecks that the temperature sensor works correctly.RF5 module
Data MemoryChecks that the acquisition memory works correctly.A40 board
The process is
graphically displayed
on the upper views.
Equipment
Required
PrerequisitesPower on the analyzer and allow a 20 minute warmĆup before doing
None
this procedure.
1. Press CAL Õ Service...Õ Password.
2. Enter 270833 and then press the ENTER key using the numeric keypad.
3. Press the DIAG side key.
4. Select the diagnostic menu item to be executed. You may press the All side key to run all the tests.
5. Check the result shown in the lower left view with “Pass” or “Fail”.
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Figure 1-5: Diagnostic screen
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Performance Tests
This section contains procedures for checking that the RSA3408A 8 GHz
Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer performs as warranted.
The procedures are arranged in four logical groupings:
HFrequency Checks
HNoise Sideband Checks
HAmplitude Checks
HSpurious Response Checks
They check all the characteristics that are designated as checked in Chapter 2,
Specification. (The characteristics that are checked appear with the n symbol in
the Characteristics column in Chapter 2.) You can use the form at the end of this
section as a test record.
Read Performance Verification Procedures that start on page 1-1. Also, if you
are not familiar with operating this analyzer, read the RSA3408A User Manual
before doing any of these procedures.
STOP. These procedures extend the confidence level provided by the basic
procedures described on page 1–3. Perform the basic procedures first and then
perform the following procedures if desired.
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Performance Tests
Prerequisites
The tests in this section make up an extensive, valid confirmation of performance
and functionality when the following requirements are met:
HThe cabinet must be installed on the analyzer.
HThe instrument must have passed the procedures under Brief Procedures
found on page 1–3.
HA signal-path compensation must have been done within the recommended
calibration interval and at a temperature within ±3 _C of the present
operating temperature. (If at the time you did the prerequisite Brief Proce-dures, the temperature was within the limits just stated, consider this
prerequisite met.)
HThe analyzer must have been last adjusted at an ambient temperature
between +20 _C and +30 _C, must have been operating for a warm-up
period of at least 20 minutes, and must be operating at an ambient temperature of between +10 _C and +40 _C. (The warm-up requirement is usually
met in the course of meeting the Brief Procedures prerequisites listed above.)
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Equipment Required
Table 1-3: Test equipment
Item number and
description
Performance Tests
These procedures use external, traceable signal sources to directly check
warranted characteristics. The required equipment list follows this introduction.
Minimum requirementsExamplePurpose
1.Signal generatorFrequency range : 10 kHz to 3.5ĂGHz;
Variable amplitude from -70ĂdBm to
+13ĂdBm into 50 W;
Accuracy: <±1 dB; Function: FM
2.Signal generatorFrequency range: 10 MHz to 8 GHz;
Output level: -30ĂdBm to +10 dBm;
Accuracy: <±1dB
3.Signal generatorFrequency: 2 GHz; Output: ≥-10dBm;
Digital modulation: QPSK;
Symbol rate: 4.096 M/s
4.Spectrum analyzerFrequency: >8 GHz;
Display scale fidelity: <±0.13 dB
Connect the generator output through a 50 W N-N coaxial cable to the
analyzer INPUT. See the figure below.
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Signal generator
Output
50 W NĆN coaxial cable
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2. Check frequency accuracy in the baseband:
a. Modify the analyzer default settings:
HPress the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
HWith the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 10 MHz using
the numeric keypad.
HPress the SPAN key on the front panel.
HWith the Span side key, set the span to 1 MHz using the general
purpose knob.
b. Measure peak frequency:
HPress the PEAK key to place the marker on the peak signal.
HRead the marker readout. Confirm that the value is
10 MHz "1 kHz.
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HPress MEASURE ÕCarrier Frequency.
HRead the measurement result at the bottom of the screen. Confirm
that the value is 10 MHz "1.2 Hz.
3. Check frequency accuracy in the RF1 band:
a. Modify the generator control:
Frequency2 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Modify the analyzer controls:
HPress the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
HWith the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 2 GHz using the
numeric keypad.
c. Measure peak frequency:
HPress the PEAK key to place the marker on the peak signal.
HRead the marker readout. Confirm that the value is
2 GHz "1.2 kHz.
HPress MEASURE→Carrier Frequency.
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HRead the measurement result at the bottom of the screen. Confirm
that the value is 2 GHz "210 Hz.
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4. Check frequency accuracy in the RF2 band:
a. Modify the generator control:
Frequency5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Modify the analyzer controls:
HPress the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
HWith the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 5 GHz using the
numeric keypad.
c. Measure peak frequency:
HPress the PEAK key to place the marker on the peak signal.
HRead the marker readout. Confirm that the value is
5 GHz "1.5 kHz.
HPress MEASURE→Carrier Frequency.
HRead the measurement result at the bottom of the screen. Confirm
that the value is 5 GHz "510 Hz.
5. Check frequency accuracy in the RF3 band:
a. Modify the generator control:
Frequency7 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. Modify the analyzer controls:
HPress the FREQUENCY/CHANNEL key on the front panel.
HWith the Center Freq side key, set the frequency to 7 GHz using the
numeric keypad.
c. Measure peak frequency:
HPress the PEAK key to place the marker on the peak signal.
HRead the marker readout. Confirm that the value is
7 GHz "1.7 kHz.
HPress MEASURE→Carrier Frequency.
HRead the measurement result at the bottom of the screen. Confirm
that the value is 7 GHz "710 Hz.
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6. Disconnect the test equipment: Disconnect the cable at the analyzer input.
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Check 10 MHz Reference
Output Accuracy
Equipment
Required
PrerequisitesRefer to page 1-10.
One frequency counter (Item 5)
One 50 W BNC coaxial cable (Item 9)
One 50 W terminator (Item 12)
The frequency counter must have been operating for a warmĆup period
of at least 24 hours.
1. Prepare for the test:
a. Hook up the frequency counter:
Connect REF OUT on the rear panel of the analyzer through a 50 W
precision coaxial cable and a 50 W precision terminator to Channel 1 of
the counter. See the figure below.
3rdorder intermodulation distortion
+5 dBm reference level, 2 GHz center frequency
-78 dBc
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Displayed average noise level test
FrequencyLow limitTest resultHigh limit
10 MHz-151 dBm/Hz
2 GHz-150 dBm/Hz
3 GHz-150 dBm/Hz
7 GHz-142 dBm/Hz
Residual response test
BandFrequency rangeLow limitTest resultHigh limit
Baseband1to40MHz-93 dBm
RF10.5 to 3.5 GHz-90 dBm
RF23.5 to 6.5 GHz-85 dBm
RF35to8GHz-85 dBm
Spurious response test
FrequencyLow limitTest resultHigh limit
25 MHz-73 dBc
2 GHz-73 dBc
5 GHz-70 dBc
7 GHz-70 dBc
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Specifications
This section contains the RSA3408A 8 GHz Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
specifications. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled Typical. Typical
specifications are provided for your convenience.
NOTE. In these tables, those warranted characteristics that are checked in the
Performance Verification appear with the n symbol in the Characteristics
column.
Performance Conditions
The performance limits in this specification are valid with these conditions:
HThe analyzer must have been calibrated and adjusted at an ambient tempera-
HThe analyzer must be in an environment with temperature, altitude,
ture between +20
humidity, and vibration within the operating limits described in these
specifications.
_C and +30 _C.
HThe analyzer must have had a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes.
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Electrical Characteristics
Table 2-1: Frequency
CharacteristicsDescription
Measurement frequency
Frequency rangeOverall: DC to 8 GHz
Baseband: DC to 40 MHz
RF1: 40 MHz to 3.5 GHz
RF2: 3.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz
RF3: 5 GHz to 8 GHz
Center frequency setting resolution0.1 Hz
n Frequency marker readout accuracy
Residual FM (Typical)2Hzp-p
Span accuracy±1 bin
RBW filter bandwidth accuracy0.1% against noise bandwidth
Reference frequency
Aging per day1 × 10-9(after 30 days of operation)
Aging per year1 × 10-7(after 30 days of operation)
Temperature drift1 × 10-7(10 to 40 _C)
n Total frequency error
Reference output level>0 dBm
External reference input10 MHz, -10 to +6 dBm. Spurious level must be <-80 dBc within 100 kHz offset.
RE: Reference frequency error; MF: Marker frequency [Hz]
The first term of these formula shows the frequency uncertainty due to the reference
frequency error. The second term shows the uncertainty due to the limited bin number.
Because more than 500 bins are available in the frequency display, 0.5 bin uncertainty
corresponds to 0.001. The third term shows the residual FM.
Data outputI data: 16Ćbit LVDS; Q data: 16Ćbit LVDS
Control outputClock: LVDS, max 51.2 MHz; Data valid: LVDS, not used
Control inputOutput enable: Connecting GND enables output
Setup time>5 ns (data transition to clock rising edge). See Figure 2-1.
Hold time>5 ns (clock rising edge to data transition). See Figure 2-1.
Flatness of output data before correction
Amplitude+1/-5 dB (36 MHz span); +1/-2 dB (20 MHz span)
Phase±100_ (36 MHz span); ±15_ (20 MHz span)
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Setup timeHold time
Specifications
Data
(EXT_I*/EXT_Q*)
Clock
(EXT_IQ_CLK)
ValidInvalid
Figure 2-1: Definition of the setup and hold time
Table 2-19: Power requirements
CharacteristicsDescription
Rating voltage100 to 240 VAC
Voltage range90 to 250 VAC
Line frequency47 to 63 Hz
Mains Fuse DataDensei-Lambda supplies: 5 A, Time-delayed, 250 V (not operator replaceable)
Cosel supply: 2 A, Time-delayed, 250 V (not operator replaceable)
Heat dissipation
Maximum power400 VA
Maximum line current5 A rms at 50 Hz (90 V line with 5% clipping)
Surge currentMaximum 52 A peak (25 _C) for ≤5 line cycles after the product has been turned off
for at least 30 s.
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Physical Characteristics
Table 2-20: Physical characteristics
CharacteristicsDescription
Dimensions
Width425 mm (16.7 in) without belts
Height215 mm (8.5 in) without feet
Depth425 mm (16.7 in) without cover and feet
Net weight20 kg
Environmental Characteristics
Table 2-21: Environmental characteristics
CharacteristicsDescription
Temperature
Operating+10 to +40 _C
Nonoperating-20 to +60 _C
Relative humidity
Operating and nonoperating20 to 80% (no condensation), maximum wetĆbulb temperature 29 _C
Altitude
OperatingUp to 3000 m (10000 ft)
NonoperatingUp to 12000 m (40000 ft)
Vibration
Operating2.65 m/s2rms (0.27 G rms), 5 to 500 Hz
Nonoperating22.3 m/s2rms (2.28 G rms), 5 to 500 Hz
Shock
Nonoperating196 m/s2(20 G), halfĆsine, 11 ms duration
Three shocks in each direction along each major axis, total of 18 shocks
Cooling clearance
Bottom20 mm (0.79 in)
Both sides50 mm (1.97 in)
Rear50 mm (1.97 in)
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Table 2-22: Certifications and compliances
CharacteristicDescription
EC Declaration of Conformity - EMCMeets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance
was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the
European Communities:
EN 61326EMC requirements for Class A electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use.
IEC 61000Ć4Ć2Electrostatic discharge immunity
(Performance criterion B)
IEC 61000Ć4Ć3RF electromagnetic field immunity
(Performance criterion A)
IEC 61000Ć4Ć4Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
(Performance criterion B)
IEC 61000Ć4Ć5Power line surge immunity
(Performance criterion B)
IEC 61000Ć4Ć6Conducted RF immunity
(Performance criterion A)
IEC 61000Ć4Ć11Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
(Performance criterion B)
EN 61000Ć3Ć2AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000Ć3Ć3Power line voltage fluctuation/flicker
Australia/New Zealand Declaration of
Conformity - EMC
EC Declaration of Conformity - Low VoltageCompliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official
Complies with EMC provision of Radiocommunications Act per the following
standard(s):
AS/NZS 2064.1/2Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment: 1992
Journal of the European Union:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
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EN 61010Ć1:2001Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement control and laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
Listing
Canadian CertificationCAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010Ć1Ć04
Additional ComplianceANSI/ISA 82.02.01:2004Safety standard for electrical and electronic test,
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Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test
object.
UL61010Ć1Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.
CSA safety requirements for electrical and electronic
measuring and test equipment.
measuring, controlling, and related equipment.
IEC61010Ć1Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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Table 2-22: Certifications and compliances (Cont.)
CharacteristicDescription
Overvoltage CategoryTerminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category
designations. The installation categories are:
CAT IIIDistributionĆlevel mains (usually permanently connected). Equipment at this
level is typically in a fixed industrial location.
CAT IILocalĆlevel mains (wall sockets). Equipment at this level includes
appliances, portable tools, and similar products. Equipment is usually
cordĆconnected.
CAT ISecondary (signal level) or battery operated circuits of electronic equipment.
Pollution DegreeA measure of the contaminates that could occur in the environment around and within
a product. Typically the internal environment inside a product is considered to be the
same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for which they
are rated.
Pollution Degree 1No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Products in this category are generally encapsulated,
hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by
condensation must be expected. This location is a
typical office/home environment. Temporary
condensation occurs only when the product is out of
service.
Pollution Degree 3Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that
becomes conductive due to condensation. These are
sheltered locations where neither temperature nor
humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through
conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Safety Certification Compliance
Equipment TypeTest and measuring
Safety ClassClass I (as defined in IEC61010Ć1) - grounded product
Operating Temperature Range+5 to +40 _C
Overvoltage CategoryOvervoltage Category II (as defined in IEC61010Ć1)
Pollution DegreePollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC61010Ć1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
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Digital IQ Output Connector Pin Assignment (Option 05 Only)
Figure 2-2: Digital IQ output connector pin assignment
Table 2-23: I OUTPUT connector pin assignment
Specifications
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Pin numberSignal nameDescription
1IQ_ENABLE*IQ output enable signal input
Open: IQ output disable
Connect to GND: IQ output enable
26GNDGround
2GNDGround
27GND
3EXT_I0-I output data (bit 0), LVDS
28EXT_I0+
4EXT_I1-I output data (bit 1), LVDS
29EXT_I1+
5EXT_I2-I output data (bit 2), LVDS
30EXT_I2+
6EXT_I3-I output data (bit 3), LVDS
31EXT_I3+
7GNDGround
32GND
8EXT_I4-I output data (bit 4), LVDS
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33EXT_I4+
9EXT_I5-I output data (bit 5), LVDS
34EXT_I5+
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Table 2-23: I OUTPUT connector pin assignment (Cont.)
Pin numberDescriptionSignal name
10EXT_I6-I output data (bit 6), LVDS
35EXT_I6+
11EXT_I7-I output data (bit 7), LVDS
36EXT_I7+
12GNDGround
37GND
13EXT_I8-I output data (bit 8), LVDS
38EXT_I8+
14EXT_I9-I output data (bit 9), LVDS
39EXT_I9+
15EXT_I10-I output data (bit 10), LVDS
40EXT_I10+
16EXT_I11-I output data (bit 11), LVDS
41EXT_I11+
17GNDGround
42GND
18EXT_I12-I output data (bit 12), LVDS
43EXT_I12+
19EXT_I13-I output data (bit 13), LVDS
44EXT_I13+
20EXT_I14-I output data (bit 14), LVDS
45EXT_I14+
21EXT_I15-I output data (bit 15), LVDS
46EXT_I15+
22GNDGround
47GND
23GND
48GND
24EXT_IQ_DAV-Not used
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49EXT_IQ_DAV+
25EXT_IQ_CLK-IQ output clock, LVDS
50EXT_IQ_CLK+
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Table 2-24: Q OUTPUT connector pin assignment
Pin numberSignal nameDescription
1IQ_ENABLE*IQ output enable signal input
Open: IQ output disable
Connect to GND: IQ output enable